This is a temp/freelance position but can also be a temp to perm!
Manage all aspects of talent for all Clients and Agency – estimating, negotiating and paying all talent inclusive of music costs for singers and musicians (if applicable), extensive knowledge of the SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contracts and the SAG-AFTRA Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast Contract. Collaborate with multiple internal team members to ensure talent needs are communicated accurately to Clients, advise on talent best practices.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for coordination of talent projects for all assigned accounts.
- Work closely with Account Management to develop talent projections and estimates for all assigned accounts.
- TV, Industrial, Social & Radio Productions
- Collaborate with Production and Business Affairs to advise on talent considerations and ensure that talent is contracted accurately.
- Process talent sessions, payment, final cast lists (TEAM, ER – Talent payroll companies)
- SAG/AFTRA issues (audits, contracts, late claims, etc.
- Negotiate original spot & edits with talent agents.
- Work with SAG to secure waivers, i.e., Non-Professional Endorser, Testimonial, Low Budget Digital
- Advise on non-union projects and/or talent issues.
- Advise on AFM and SAG Singer implications, if applicable.
- Advise on overscale talent project needs.
Talent Residuals
- Create, manage and reconcile talent residual estimates for all broadcast related media.
- Process bills and talent vendor invoices for payment in a timely manner and according to union guidelines.
- Create and manage usage trackers and advise parties of expirations and renewals needed.
- Traffic to receive weekly talent reports and input weekly talent advices in talent payroll platform for performer residual payments.
- Manage Holding Fees, Guarantee payments and Cycle Expiration and inform Account Management.
- Musician residual payments, if applicable.
- Knowledge of TEAM and ER online services.
Music – Original
- Contact AFM for estimates of costs associated with using songs, create estimates as needed, if applicable.
- Manage SAG Singer costs.
- Overscale Talent
- Partner with Business Manager on Celebrity Talent negotiations based on specs provided by Account Management.
- Advise and submit all paper for talent and P&H payments to unions based on contract allocations. Manage cost implications.
- Maintain accurate timesheets that are completed by required deadlines
EXPERIENCE
- 3 years Talent Payment Required
- SAG-AFTRA Commercials and Corporate/Educational & Non-Broadcast Contracts
RATE: $42-$50hr
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